Salary of Care Worker in Australia 2026

How much does a Care Worker earn?

Salary of Care Worker in Australia 2026

Salary of Care Worker in Australia

$11,816 / Annual
Based on 22 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
$65,280 Average salary
$11,816 Maximum
$28,960

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Care Worker in Australia

  • Care Worker

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 5 days ago

    , Australia Wesley Mission Queensland Part-time

    Care Worker - Community Aged Care Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters As a Care Worker with WMQ's Community Aged...

  • Care Worker

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

    Lismore City Council, New South Wales, Australia Uniting NSW.ACT Part-time

    Uniting Goonellabah is looking for qualified PPT Care Workers to support our aged care residents across morning,...

  • Care Worker

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

    Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia RSL LifeCare Part-time

    Residential Care - Carer • Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility • Competitive rates of pay •...

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Salaries in Australia {year}

All positions in General
Position Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) | Regional SA | Up to 652k p.a $48,042 View listings
Consultant Intensivist $47,083 View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa $44,979 View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA $39,421 View listings
Shift Leader $32,000 View listings
Casual Crew $32,000 View listings
Paediatrician $31,379 View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist $27,896 View listings
General Practitioner $26,522 View listings
Medical Officer Private Practice (Specialist General Practice) $25,941 View listings
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FAQ - Care Worker

The average salary for Care Worker is AUD11,816 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 22 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Care Worker in Australia.

The lowest salary of Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD65,280

The highest salary for Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD28,960

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 22 job postings with salary.